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  • 05-03-2013 3:39pm
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    siobhanlleher
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭


    I am looking for a little bit of advice on where to start...

    I have numerous excel workbooks with different information. For example, I have mailing list, events calender, log of customer, orders etc. I want to somehow get these into a database and have them linked so as to avoid duplication.

    Can anyone give me advice on where I might possibly begin with a task like this or where I could get a database developed for me.

    Any inputs much appreciated.

    All the best.


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    Taltos
    Registered Users Posts: 20,830 ✭✭✭✭Taltos


    There are a few options out there.

    For example - one you can easily do yourself is to use another MS product called Access. Might seem a bit much at first but play with it and away you go. Just like with excel though, make backups or store it on a server that has a backup schedule.

    or

    totally externally - get one developed on something like a webservice - problem here is ongoing maintenance, updates etc - what do you do if you want a new column added or some new detail.

    or

    Buy in a product - like Sales Force - cloud based - either you can host it or they will. You can grant others access. Might be a bit overkill for what you describe hence it is just an example of what is out there. There is a range of tools for this type of thing - eg Oracle. It all comes down to cost though and applying regular updates / support...


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